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Medium Voltage Electrician

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Transportation

Recent

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$48,968 - $71,817

per year

Closes

February 21, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for an experienced electrician who maintains and fixes electrical systems in transportation infrastructure, like traffic lights, tunnel lights, fire alarms, and ventilation fans to keep roads safe and running smoothly.

It involves hands-on work with both everyday and high-voltage equipment in tunnels and on highways.

A good fit would be someone with years of practical electrical experience who enjoys troubleshooting problems and working outdoors in a team setting for public service.

Key Requirements

  • Five years of journey-level experience in the electrical trade, or equivalent combination of experience and training
  • Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and use testing equipment to diagnose electrical faults
  • Experience working with medium to high-voltage systems (480 to 23,000 volts), including low-voltage control circuits
  • Skilled in repairing, adjusting, and replacing electrical components, fixtures, cables, and conduits while complying with electrical codes
  • Proficiency in preventive maintenance tasks like cleaning, lubricating, and servicing mechanical systems such as ventilation fans and motors
  • Ability to perform essential physical job functions, including hands-on repairs in various environments

Full Job Description

The Department of Transportation is currently on the lookout for a skilled Medium Voltage Electrician to join our team.

This dynamic role encompasses a diverse array of responsibilities, including the execution of preventive maintenance and repairs on various mechanical and electrical systems.

The successful candidate will work with power supply and lighting systems, ensuring their optimal functionality, as well as maintaining fire alarm systems and traffic light controls.

Additionally, the position involves the upkeep of carbon monoxide analyzing systems and tunnel ventilation fans, all of which are critical for public safety and efficient transportation operations.

If you possess the necessary expertise and are eager to contribute to a vital sector, we encourage you to apply today!


Requirements

In this position, it is essential to possess the personal hand tools typically required of a journeyman electrician. Your responsibilities will include the cleaning and lubrication of ventilation fan motors, bearings, dampers, and drive units, along with performing necessary mechanical repairs, adjustments, and parts replacements. You will be tasked with identifying and diagnosing faults in electrical circuitry and defective components by interpreting technical drawings and schematics, as well as utilizing various testing equipment.

Additionally, you will repair, adjust, or replace any worn or malfunctioning components. Your work will encompass both low-voltage control circuits and industrial-grade high-voltage systems, specifically those operating between 480 volts and 23,000 volts. This includes servicing and cleaning tunnel light fixtures, which involves tasks such as re-lamping, ballast replacement, socket fixture repairs, rewiring, and overall fixture replacement. Furthermore, you will be responsible for the installation of electrical devices, fixtures, cables, and conduits, ensuring compliance with established standards and codes within the electrical trade, as well as servicing and maintaining detection and recording devices.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • This position may require rotating shift work due to 24/7 operations.
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • Five years of journey-level experience in the electrical trade; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training.


Conditions of Employment:

  • This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.


Additional Requirements:

  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.


How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

  • Veterans:

    • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.


    Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

    • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).


    If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.


    The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

    The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

    The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

    All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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